DZS (DZSI) FCF Margin %: -4.07% (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is DZS FCF Margin %?

DZS DZSI 16 FCF Margin % is -4.07% as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates DZSI with a GF Score™ of 16/100.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. DZS's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $-1.6 Mil. DZS's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $38.1 Mil. Therefore, DZS's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -4.07%.

As of today, DZS's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for DZS's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DZSI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.85   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -17.85

DZSI's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 0.63 vs DZSI: -17.85

DZS FCF Margin % Related Terms

DZS FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DZS's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

DZS FCF Margin % Chart

DZS Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
FCF Margin %
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DZS Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.83 -3.59 -108.82 -21.18 -4.07

DZSI vs BDRL, TPTW, MLRT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, DZS's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

DZS FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, DZS's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DZS's FCF Margin % falls into.


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DZS FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

DZS's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2023 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2023 )
=-47.449/244.541
=-19.40 %

DZS's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2024 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2024 )
=-1.551/38.149
=-4.07 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -4.07% mean?
DZS (DZSI) has a FCF Margin % of -4.07% as of Sep. 2024. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on DZS and its competitors.
Is DZS's FCF Margin % too high?
DZS's current FCF Margin % is -4.07%. Overall, DZS has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DZS's FCF Margin % compare to BDRL and TPTW?
DZS's FCF Margin % of -4.07% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on DZS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DZS's current FCF Margin % is -4.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DZS stock overvalued right now?
DZS (DZSI) has a current FCF Margin % of -4.07%. The current FCF Margin % is -4.07%. DZS's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DZS (DZSI), the current FCF Margin % is -4.07% as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

DZS Business Description

Address 5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 400, Plano, TX, USA, 75024
DZS Inc is a provider of network access solutions. It designs, develops, and manufactures communications network equipment for telecommunications operators and enterprises. The firm provides solutions in the following areas: broadband access, middle-mile optical transport, and networks orchestration, network assurance, and Wi-Fi management software. Its primary geographic markets are the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
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